The Dawson Academy

Dental Continuing Ed

Core 1
Occlusion & Smile Design
Core 1
Core 2
Examination & Records
Core 2
Core 3
Treatment Planning
Core 3
Core 4
Equilibration & Orthotics
Core 4
Core 5
Diagnosis & Airway
Core 5
Core 6
Predictable Esthetics
Core 6
Core 7
Advanced Problem Solving
Core 7
About

Our Core Curriculum

Our Core Curriculum is a comprehensive plan designed for general dentists, specialists, dental lab technicians, and practice teams looking to build a highly effective practice. These continuing education courses clarify key concepts and offer hands-on training in the skills needed to deliver master-quality, Complete Dentistry. Begin your journey with Core 1 and lay the foundation for effective and predictable patient care.

Electives For Supplemental Training

The CEO Approach
Credits: 18
Tuition: $2,999
Run your practice like a CEO. This transformative course equips dentists and practice leaders with the tools to streamline systems, master financial management, and supercharge team performance.
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Biohacks, AI & Integrative Dental Medicine (IDM) Workshop
Credits: 20
Tuition: $4,850
Explore how dentistry can address today’s biggest health challenges through the emerging model of Integrative Dental Medicine. This in-person workshop combines AI, biohacking, and medical insight to help you deliver better patient outcomes—and build a more profitable, future-ready practice.
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Mastering Collaborative Care: Elevating the Patient Experience with Seamless RDH-Doctor Synergy
Credits: 18
Tuition: $1,895
Boost your hygiene-dentist synergy with this hands-on Dental Hygienist CE Course. This comprehensive 1.5-day continuing education experience is designed for dental hygienists and dentists who want to streamline collaboration, improve time management, and enhance the overall patient journey. With a strong focus on patient-centered care, this course provides practical strategies to strengthen co-diagnosis, utilize intraoral imaging and digital tools to tailor treatment plans, and build efficient hygiene workflows. Learn how to confidently manage a range of patient conditions—from health to gin
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TMD & Airway: The Critical Connection – Evaluation, Diagnosis & Treatment
Credits: 20
Tuition: $5,795
You’ll build upon your existing skills to master a systematic approach for diagnosing and managing patients with TMD pathology, covering comprehensive evaluation, differential diagnosis, and effective treatment strategies. Expand your practice and confidently navigate complex cases for lasting occlusal comfort for your patients with TMD-related issues.
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Dental Assistant’s Role in Supporting Complete Dentistry
Credits: 14
Tuition: $1,895
This two-day dental assistant continuing education course is designed to teach dental assistants the skills necessary to support their dentists in diagnosis and treatment planning. A programmed approach to gathering patient information and records is the basis of the class. The role that technological advances in digital photography, computer diagnostics and mounted digital casts play in the assistant’s job is also covered in this intense hands-on dental assistant course.
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Keys for Predictably Fabricating Complete Dentures
Credits: 19
Tuition: $5,895
Supercharge your dentistry with this comprehensive denture ce course, empowering you to master removable prosthodontic techniques for creating confident, aesthetically pleasing complete dentures. Gain insights into precise teeth placement for optimal esthetics, function, and phonetics, whether crafting conventional, immediate, or implant-supported prostheses, all through practical case studies and hands-on training.
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Invisalign® Essentials for Complete Dentistry
Credits: 15
Tuition: $4,850
Become Invisalign certified with our Invisalign® Certification course, Invisalign® Essentials for Complete Dentistry.
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Mastering Composite Resin for Esthetic Excellence
Credits: 18
Tuition: $5,745
Master direct resin restorations from start to finish, gaining confidence in complete examinations, smile design, and balanced occlusion for both single tooth and full rehabilitation cases. Delve into color theory and learn techniques to create invisible class IV composites, alongside practical exercises like direct resin veneers and additive equilibration. You’ll leave equipped with the skillset to confidently phase treatment using direct resin, enhancing esthetics and function without compromise.
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Mini-Residency Programs

Fast-track your journey to Complete Dentistry with our Mini Residency program, available at locations nationwide. This accelerated program now offers you the flexibility to mix and match locations.

Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum offers two distinct paths — one for dentists and one for dental lab technicians.  Choose the path that fits your role and begin with Core 1: Occlusion & Smile Design.

Virtual Learning

Explore our online courses, available on-demand, along with live-stream sessions and free webinars. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can access high-quality dental education and start learning today.

Electives

The electives at The Dawson Academy provide supplemental and additional training for dentists and their staff. These electives include topics like dentures, implants, team training, and more.

Undecided on your path?

Wondering what course will suit your needs? Contact us for course advisement and we’ll help you on your way to practicing predictable dentistry.

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The Dawson Academy is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

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